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Tsunami and the Law

When great disasters such as Tsunamis hit, they tend to dominate the news on every channel such as been the case with the recent Japanese tsunami. This large tsunami which was caused by an earthquake in the Pacific Ocean near Japanese shores, measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, drove large waves... more »

Your Mobile Phone, Your Text Messages, and the California Law

The use of cellular phones and PDA's is becoming more and more prevalent, and the amount information stored in them is expanding exponentially. This articles discusses some recent legal developments in this area.In a recent decision in the case of The People vs. Gregory Diaz, the California Supreme... more »

Ronald George Steps Down as the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court

Ronald M. George has announced that he will step down as the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, effective midnight January 2, 2011, after spending 38 years on the bench. "Reflection convinced me now is the right time--while I am at the top of my game--to leave while the proverbial music... more »

A Brief History of the Los Angeles Superior Court

The Suprior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles (sometimes referred to as the "Los Angeles Superior Court," the "L.A. Superior Court," or "L.A.S.C.") is the largest unified trial court in the United States of America. It currently operates nearly 600 courtrooms in 50 courthouses. The... more »

Elena Kagan: Supreme Court's 112th Associate Justice

The United States Supreme Court began its fall session last week, with Elena Kagan as its newest associate justice. For the first time in its history, the High Court has three sitting female justices.Elena Kagan is the High Court's 112th justice, its fourth female justice, and its eighth Jewish... more »